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This week in West Virginia history
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch· 1 day agoThe following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at...
A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He's finally being posthumously honored
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 day agoWaverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day...
MCSO part time academy cadets do the Murph workout
WCBI Columbus· 2 days agoThat workout is named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, the first service member to receive the Medal of Honor for service in Afghanistan.
Black medic honored for D-Day heroism | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette· 21 hours agoWaverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day...
‘The first wave went through hell’ – how the 16th Infantry Regiment’s heroism helped bring victory...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn the first wave to hit the beach, troops were met by withering German gunfire. But they kept...
GAA Classic Cars is Selling This 2007 Mustang GT Stryker for Charity
Motorious via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMore information and donation opportunities are available at Samaritan's Purse's website. The 2007...
On D-Day, they changed the world. 80 years later, an incredible journey takes them back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThey were chosen to make an honor flight aboard a chartered Boeing 787 provided by American...
Ken Bridges: The story of Texas flying ace Neel Kearby
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal· 6 days agoThe defense of the United States during World War II demanded much of the men fighting the war. One...
With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others
San Mateo Daily Journal· 8 hours agoKen Hay's part in the invasion of Normandy lasted just a few weeks, but he wants to make sure the...
D-Day anniversary: World War II veterans take off for France
San Mateo Daily Journal· 9 hours agoMore than 60 veterans of World War II took off Friday from Dallas to France, where they will take...